“Companies are already benefiting from the added visibility into market demographics,
branch deposit potential and growth projections,” said Jack Fischer, head of Design Build Concepts’
strategic facility consulting service. “Design Build Concepts’ customizable studies ensure the business
needs of a financial institution drive the decision to revitalize an existing branch or build a new facility.”

Each study is structured based on the financial institution’s unique situation
and business objectives. For those financial institutions interested in a more targeted study, Design
Build Concepts completes custom studies that focus on market analysis, site evaluation, main-office
facility planning, operations analysis and branch network analysis.

Fischer, who joined Design Build Concepts in 2008, has more than 20 years of
experience in the financial services industry, working with institutions with deposits from $20 million
to $1.5 billion in assets. By closely working with the management teams to create long-term strategic
solutions, Fischer has successfully completed more than 100 consulting studies.

The service rounds out Design Build Concepts’ design-build services, allowing
the company to offer everything from strategic planning and interior design to architecture, engineering,
and construction management.